8 - Mechanical Waves

8 - Mechanical Waves

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Physics

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second?

Back

Frequency

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are regular disturbances that carry energy through matter or space called?

Back

Wave

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a wave diagram, which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave in a diagram?

Back

D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

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